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Facebook Tweet Email Link Tel Aviv — Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, the Israeli security cabinet voted for yet another military expansion: the proposed takeover of Gaza City. The plan, which was initiated and pushed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself, arguably reveals more about his domestic political maneuvering than evidence of any well-thought-out military strategy. The plan was adopted despite the Israeli military leadership’s fierce objection and grave warnings it could both deepen the humanitarian crisis and endanger the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza., The major expansion of the war also comes against the backdrop…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Employees at the top US public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, were winding down their Friday when bullets smashed through their office windows, whizzing just over their cubicle walls. Across the street from the CDC campus, a gunman — possibly motivated by a hatred of vaccines — had opened fire on the agency’s buildings, bringing panic to the upscale Atlanta neighborhood and the sprawling, open-access campus of Emory University that is adjacent to it. “Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area. Continue shelter…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Kyiv, Ukraine — Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia 1:22 World News 19 videos Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia 1:22 Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska 1:53 On the border between two rival gangs: CNN meets top commander deep in Ecuador’s gang territory On the border between two rival gangs: CNN meets top commander deep in Ecuador’s gang territory 3:11 Israel ‘brutally determined’ to capture Gaza in new escalation plan Israel ‘brutally determined’ to capture…
A new chic riverboat is set to sail on the ancient Nile in 2026.A&K Sanctuary has announced its fifth luxury riverboat; Nile Seray will begin its first journey in 2026. The name which means palace, captures the essence of the floating sanctuary bringing contemporary elegance to the world’s most storied waterway. Nile Seray was designed for 64 guests across 32 suites, offering spacious accommodations beginning with 33-square-meter entry-level suites. Each suite features a seating area beside floor-to-ceiling windows, a waterside Juliet balcony and large bathroom, while two suites boast full private balconies with outdoor spa pools overlooking the Nile.Egypt’s most…
When Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Alaska next week to meet with President Donald Trump, he will be able do so with confidence that he won’t be arrested. That’s because while Putin is subject to an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued in 2023, neither Russia nor the US are signatories to the Rome Statute, which set up the court in 2002. The ICC charged that the Russian leader was “allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of (children)” from occupied areas of Ukraine to Russia. The Kremlin labeled the court’s actions as “outrageous…
Runwise co-founders (L-R) Jeff Carleton, Lee Hoffman and Mike Cook.Courtesy of RunwiseA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.As brutally high temperatures bake the nation this summer, cooling is becoming increasingly critical across commercial real estate property portfolios. Landlords are balancing soaring demand with rising costs, putting energy efficiency front and center. The trouble is that most…
CNN — When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet train system, or films like “Akira” and “Ghost in the Shell” that depict a futuristic Japan filled with intelligent robots and holograms. But there’s a more mundane side of Japan that you won’t find anywhere in these cyberpunk films. It involves fax machines, floppy disks and personalized ink stamps – relics that have long died out in other advanced nations but have stubbornly persisted in Japan. For everyday residents, the lag in digital technology and the ensuing bureaucracy is at best inconvenient, and…
Starbucks Protein DrinkCourtesy: StarbucksRestaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for extra macronutrients during a time when many consumers aren’t spending as much.From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to add more protein to their diets, with the goal of building or maintaining their muscle mass and feeling more satiated after meals. Moreover, diet trends that don’t emphasize protein intake, such as the ketogenic diet, have fallen out of favor.”A lot of younger consumers are more proactive about their health habits, so they’re looking…
Facebook Tweet Email Link The habit crept up on Kim. She would arrive at garage sales as they were ending to pick up what remained. “I’d load my car full of the free stuff on the side of the road: clothes, things that needed to be fixed, projects,” she told CNN. It was only once things spiraled that Kim, 53, who asked to be identified by her first name to protect her privacy, realized she had a problem that was all too familiar: hoarding, a disorder that she’d spent years urging her mother to seek help for. “I used to…
Officials in Amsterdam are standing firm on their plan to cap the number of river cruise calls at 1,150 ships per year.The popular European destination had 1,950 river ship calls last year after hosting about 2,300 ships in 2023. Looking ahead, Travel Weekly reports that river cruise lines will receive an annual reduction quota for 2026, based on 2025 bookings. According to the European River Cruise Association, river cruise passengers make up only 2 percent of annual visitors to Amsterdam and generate approximately $257 million in direct spending.The group is currently working with city officials to share thoughts and develop…